The beloved bakery closed its doors after 71 years of service in June of 2017.

Holloway's Bakery

The beloved bakery closed its doors after 71 years of service in June of 2017.

Photo: Foto De Cortesía

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Hal's Landing

Laredoans were devastated when the bar and restaurant closed its doors at the beginning of 2017 after serving the city for 11 years.

Hal's Landing

Laredoans were devastated when the bar and restaurant closed its doors at the beginning of 2017 after serving the city for 11 years.

Photo: Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning Times

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B. Dalton Bookstore

When Laredo's lone bookstore closed nearly a decade ago, it created a literary void in the city that was felt by children and adults alike. Laredo has since welcomed other bookstores.

B. Dalton Bookstore

When Laredo's lone bookstore closed nearly a decade ago, it created a literary void in the city that was felt by children and adults alike. Laredo has since welcomed other bookstores.

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Legacy Comics

After nine years of being the local corner for comics, Legacy Comics is closed its doors in August of 2017.

Legacy Comics

After nine years of being the local corner for comics, Legacy Comics is closed its doors in August of 2017.

Photo: Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning Times

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Centro Familiar Cristiano

Church to about 250 members, Centro Familiar Cristiano permanently closed in 2017 after 33 years of service.

Centro Familiar Cristiano

Church to about 250 members, Centro Familiar Cristiano permanently closed in 2017 after 33 years of service.

Photo: Cesar Rodriguez/Laredo Morning Times

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Gander Mountain

The sporting goods retailer that opened in Laredo in 2015, filed for bankruptcy just two years later.

Gander Mountain

The sporting goods retailer that opened in Laredo in 2015, filed for bankruptcy just two years later.

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Toys 'R' Us

Although Laredo locations are currently open, Toys 'R' Us filed for bankruptcy in September making the toy retailer's future a dim one.

Toys 'R' Us

Although Laredo locations are currently open, Toys 'R' Us filed for bankruptcy in September making the toy retailer's future a dim one.

Photo: Christopher Lee, Bloomberg

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Warner Bros. Studio Store

Once located in Mall de Norte, Warner Bros. Studio Store is the '90s mall shop we all want back.

Warner Bros. Studio Store

Once located in Mall de Norte, Warner Bros. Studio Store is the '90s mall shop we all want back.

Photo: Amy T. Zielinski/Getty Images

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Rumors Country Bar and Patio

The popular spot for locals to grab a drink closed down in recent months.

Rumors Country Bar and Patio

The popular spot for locals to grab a drink closed down in recent months.

Photo: Jose Gustavo Morales

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Blockbuster

Rest in peace.

Blockbuster

Rest in peace.

Photo: Nathan Lambrecht, Associated Press

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The Laredo Bucks

When news struck six years ago that Laredo's only hockey team would cease to exist, a legion of fans were devastated. But Laredoans are rejoicing again after the City of Laredo announced the return of hockey to Laredo in 2018.

A frequented restaurant to residents of the two Laredos, the Sirloin Stockade closed its doors just over 20 years of operation in 2016.

Sirloin Stockade

A frequented restaurant to residents of the two Laredos, the Sirloin Stockade closed its doors just over 20 years of operation in 2016.

Photo: Luke Sharrett, Bloomberg

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HEB

The downtown location closed in June 2016.

HEB

The downtown location closed in June 2016.

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Bender Hotel

One of Laredo's first hotels built circa 1910, closed indefinitely June of 2017.

Bender Hotel

One of Laredo's first hotels built circa 1910, closed indefinitely June of 2017.

Photo: Cuate Santos/Laredo Morning Times

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Bordertown Drive-In Theater

Once located on San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo's drive-in theater entertained audiences for decades.

Bordertown Drive-In Theater

Once located on San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo's drive-in theater entertained audiences for decades.

Photo: Library Of Congress

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Mami Chulas

The drive-thru business featuring semi-nude vendors closed down last year.

Mami Chulas

The drive-thru business featuring semi-nude vendors closed down last year.

Photo: Danny Zaragoza

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Cotulla Style Pit Bar-B-Q

Even a visit by President George Bush couldn't save this beloved Laredo staple.

Cotulla Style Pit Bar-B-Q

Even a visit by President George Bush couldn't save this beloved Laredo staple.

Photo: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

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17 things Laredo doesn't have anymore - for better or worse

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Like most things in life, Laredo is full of give-and-takes.

While the Gateway City has given us amazing restaurants, unique shops and lively entertainment, there are a few things that have been taken away -- and those have not gone unnoticed. We've rounded up 17 things that were once beloved (or sometimes loathed) by Laredoans that have came to an end.